Every skeleton tells a
story. Long after the voice has fallen silent, our bones preserve
an extraordinary record of the lives we have lived—where we
travelled, how we worked, what we endured and, sometimes, how we
died. But uncovering those stories requires more than scientific
expertise. It also demands the ability to present evidence clearly,
objectively and convincingly in a court of law, where justice may
depend on the interpretation of a single fragment of bone.
In this talk, Professor Dame Sue Black draws on four decades at the
forefront of forensic anthropology to explore the remarkable
science of reading the dead. Weaving together the themes of her
bestselling Written in Bone and her new book An Expert Witness, she
reveals how forensic evidence has transformed criminal
investigation, how expert witnesses shape the outcome of trials,
and why the pursuit of truth is as dependent on rigorous science as
it is on integrity and compassion. Through extraordinary criminal
investigations, historical mysteries and landmark legal cases, Sue
offers a rare insight into the hidden world where anatomy, justice
and humanity converge.
Professor Dame Sue Black
Professor Dame Sue Black is one of the world’s leading forensic anthropologists and an internationally renowned expert witness. She is Professor of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology, President of St John’s College, Oxford, and the bestselling author of All That Remains, Written in Bone and An Expert Witness. Her pioneering work has transformed the fields of forensic science and human identification, earning her a worldwide reputation for combining scientific excellence with extraordinary humanity.
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
|
Reading the Dead
Forensic Anthropology and the Search for Truth |
13:30 - 15:00 | £13.75 |
Address
Guys Hospital Chapel, Entrance via the Courtyard, St. Thomas Street, London, SE1 9GU
Nearest Station
London Bridge (Tube)
Getting there
1. The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risks and danger incidental to the event for which the ticket is issued, whether occurring prior, during or after the event. The ticket holder voluntarily agrees that the management, venue, event participants, DesignMyNight WFL Media Ltd and all of their respective agents, officers, directors, owners and employers are expressly released by the ticket holder from any claims arising from such causes.
2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.